Nursing & Health Studies - Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Nursing & Health Studies - Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Nursing & Health Studies - Letterkenny Institute of Technology
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES<br />
What will I study<br />
Year/<br />
Semester<br />
Proposed<br />
Modules<br />
Mandatory<br />
/Elective<br />
No. <strong>of</strong><br />
credits<br />
Class<br />
hours<br />
per week<br />
Year/<br />
Semester<br />
Proposed<br />
Modules<br />
Mandatory<br />
/Elective<br />
No. <strong>of</strong><br />
credits<br />
Class<br />
hours<br />
per week<br />
1|1<br />
Introduction to Psychology & Sociology M 10 8<br />
Introduction to Law M 5 5<br />
Education & Play M 10 10<br />
Learning to Learn M 5 5<br />
3|5<br />
Developmental Psychology M 10 6<br />
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood M 5 4<br />
Research M 10 7<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 4 M 5 30<br />
1|2<br />
2|3<br />
2|4<br />
Curriculum <strong>Studies</strong> M 5 6<br />
Working with Children &<br />
Vulnerable Persons M 10 8<br />
Early Years Environment M 10 8<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 1 M 5 30<br />
Creativity in the Early Years M 5 6<br />
Disability Awareness M 10 8<br />
Child <strong>Health</strong> & Well-being M 10 8<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 2 M 5 30<br />
Understanding Children’s Behaviour M 5 6<br />
Children & Family <strong>Studies</strong> M 10 6<br />
Curriculum Pedagogy & Assessment M 10 8<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 3 M 5 30<br />
3|6<br />
4|7<br />
4|8<br />
Cultural & Linguistic Diversity M 5 6<br />
Communications in Early Years M 10 6<br />
Comparative Education M 10 6<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 5 M 5 30<br />
Research Proposal M 5 6<br />
Effective Infant Education M 10 6<br />
Quality Pedagogy in Early Years M 10 8<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 6 M 5 30<br />
Outdoor Play & Risk Mastery M 5 7<br />
Children with Additional Needs M 10 7<br />
Management & Entrepreneurship M 10 6<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement 7 M 5 30<br />
Note: module titles and associated credit weighting may be<br />
subject to change following yearly review.<br />
Mature applicants: If you are 23 years or<br />
older by 1 January in the year <strong>of</strong> entry, and<br />
you do not have the minimum educational<br />
requirements, you should apply via the CAO<br />
before 1 February.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
There is a strong and growing demand for<br />
qualified child care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals at home and<br />
abroad so you’ll find plenty <strong>of</strong> excellent career<br />
opportunities. Some positions include:<br />
1 Private sector childcare facilities – crèches,<br />
nurseries, playgroups, pre-schools and<br />
homework clubs<br />
1 The <strong>Health</strong> Services – special needs<br />
facilities, family support and<br />
community services<br />
1 Primary Schools – classroom assistant<br />
1 Other public services – specialist advisor,<br />
researcher or social planner<br />
Follow-on courses<br />
Progression to Masters or Doctoral<br />
programmes at <strong>Institute</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
and Universities in Ireland and abroad.<br />
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